Petition to: Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Transwomen ARE men: Unban Newcastle United fan
Transwomen ARE men: Unban Newcastle United fan
A fight for freedom of speech is intensifying at St James' Park in a disturbing situation that transcends the world of football, and we need your voice to make a difference.
A devoted female Newcastle United supporter is being punished by the club simply for defending the reality of biological sex.
The fan, who wishes to remain anonymous, fearing backlash from LGBT activists, has had her club membership revoked and is also barred from attending matches until 2025 for posting that “trans women are men” on X (formerly Twitter).
Newcastle United also reported the woman to Northumbria Police. Shockingly, the police told the woman that her post could be deemed “malicious communication” and asked whether she had any "lawful excuse" for posting it.
Recalling the incident, the woman said she was made to feel that she’d done something wrong.
She didn’t. She expressed a legal belief that is shared by the vast majority of the public.
Whilst the police have suspended their inquiry, the woman's Newcastle United ban remains.
**Please, sign our petition now, calling on Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club and Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own the club, and Sarah Medcalf, Head of Supporter Services at Newcastle United Football Club, to restore this woman's club membership and apologise for the distress caused.**
Under the Communications Act 2003, it is illegal to express ‘grossly offensive’ views online. Police and prosecutors have tried to use this law to criminalise so-called ‘misgendering’.
Thankfully, they have failed every time – including this time.
Nevertheless, these vague laws have still enabled police and others – like Newcastle United – to punish those who believe in the biological reality of sex.
And they will continue to do so if we don’t take action every time they are wrongly applied.
**Join us in demanding Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Sarah Medcalf at Newcastle United restore this woman’s club membership and allow her to attend games again.**
Newcastle United is owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. They, along with a majority of Newcastle United fans and the general public, will share the woman's view that transwomen are men.
A flood of support for this woman could force the club to right this wrong.
If we don't act now, the consequences could ripple far beyond St James' Park! We could see other clubs, groups, and organisations start banning people for stating biological truths. This could extend to restaurants, swimming pools, you name it. But, if we succeed, this woman will get to watch her beloved team play again. And free speech will be upheld.
**Help us make a difference. Sign our petition calling on Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Sarah Medcalf at Newcastle United to restore this woman's membership and apologise for the distress caused.**
More information:
- The police are still witch-hunting gender-critical women [Spiked]:
https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/11/13/the-police-are-still-witch-hunting-gender-critical-women/
- Female Newcastle United fan who said 'trans women are men' says her club membership has been suspended after police investigate her [Mail]:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12740943/Female-Newcastle-United-fan-said-trans-women-men-says-club-membership-suspended-police-investigate-her.html
- New figures show North East knife crimes on the rise – including rape, robbery, and threats to kill [Chronicle Live]:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/knife-crime-rise-north-east-27060615
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Petition to: Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Dear Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club and Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and Sarah Medcalf, Head of Supporter Services at Newcastle United Football Club,
We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about a recent incident involving a fan of Newcastle United. This long-time supporter had her membership unjustly revoked. Worse yet, she is banned from attending games for the next three seasons. Her crime? Expressing her viewpoint on biological sex.
She dared to express her belief that "trans women are men". This is a scientifically backed viewpoint that will be shared by the vast majority of your supporter base and the general public, both in the UK and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, there is no self-ID law that contradicts this fact in law. Yet, for daring to share her commonly-held and legal views, the club not only banned this woman from St James’ Park but also reported her to Northumbria’s Police.
The police interviewed the woman as a ‘hate crime’ suspect and made her feel as if she was a criminal. However, they did eventually drop their inquiry. Despite this, the fan continues to face the heavy-handed consequences of this ordeal inflicted upon her by the club.
We demand that Newcastle United right this wrong. Restore this woman’s membership immediately. Lift the ban preventing her from attending games and publicly apologise for the distress caused by this incident.
As champions of free speech, we stand with this woman. We urge you to do the same.
Kind regards,
Petition to: Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Dear Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club and Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and Sarah Medcalf, Head of Supporter Services at Newcastle United Football Club,
We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about a recent incident involving a fan of Newcastle United. This long-time supporter had her membership unjustly revoked. Worse yet, she is banned from attending games for the next three seasons. Her crime? Expressing her viewpoint on biological sex.
She dared to express her belief that "trans women are men". This is a scientifically backed viewpoint that will be shared by the vast majority of your supporter base and the general public, both in the UK and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, there is no self-ID law that contradicts this fact in law. Yet, for daring to share her commonly-held and legal views, the club not only banned this woman from St James’ Park but also reported her to Northumbria’s Police.
The police interviewed the woman as a ‘hate crime’ suspect and made her feel as if she was a criminal. However, they did eventually drop their inquiry. Despite this, the fan continues to face the heavy-handed consequences of this ordeal inflicted upon her by the club.
We demand that Newcastle United right this wrong. Restore this woman’s membership immediately. Lift the ban preventing her from attending games and publicly apologise for the distress caused by this incident.
As champions of free speech, we stand with this woman. We urge you to do the same.
Kind regards,
